6. The Seas with Nemo & Friends

Disney occasionally re-themes attractions and repurposes ride spaces. Generally, the changes are minor, as witnessed by Pixar Pal-A-Round and a roller coaster we’ll discuss momentarily.

The Living Seas pavilion at Epcot went a different way. Imagineers threw out the Hydrolators and other staples of the previous space. Then, Disney went all-in on theming with an entirely new pavilion name/identity, The Seas with Nemo & Friends.

The attraction anchors the area, and it's undoubtedly a classic. On this ride, guests re-enter the world of Finding Nemo. It’s somewhat of a sequel to the first movie, as the overly excitable Nemo has one again gotten lost.

You’ll watch Dory and Marlin try to track down the wandering child. However, the real adventure happens when you surf down the East Australian Current, one of the trippiest ride experiences at any Disney theme park. This attraction embodies the benefits of re-theming…but it’s not even the best one on the list!

5. Mission: SPACE

NASA’s favorite theme park attraction isn’t necessarily the people’s choice. Mission: SPACE got off to a terrible start when its violent G-force simulations caused frequent nausea among theme park tourists. People have even died on this ride!

Thankfully, Disney accepted the error of its ways and dialed down the Mission: SPACE simulation. Now, before you enter your space capsule, you choose between the full experience and a calmer one that lacks the violence.

4. California Screamin’/The Incredicoaster

Sometimes, Disney rides kick ass. Imagineers are overly sensitive to the criticism that their rides are for children. So, when the company allows them to flex their creative muscle, the cast members go nuts on thrill rides. Two out of the next entries fall into this category, and an argument could be made that Mission: SPACE should, too. In other words, Disney was a bit agro at the turn of the century.

California Screamin’ launched Disney California Adventure, as the opening day attraction demonstrated that Disney wouldn’t sit out the great coaster wars. The company selected linear induction as a propulsion method at the start of the ride, kicking the coaster into high gear right from the start. From day one, it was a marvelous thrill ride.

However, the conversion of Disney California Adventure into a Pixar/Marvel park meant changes. Disney re-themed California Screamin’ as the Incredicoaster. It’s the same ride, only now the superheroes from the Parr family appear throughout the attraction.

The Incredibles are chasing after overpowered superbaby, Jack-Jack, and the attempt to track him down leads to some fantastic visuals. Disney has filled the coaster tunnels with superhero action sequences. It’s soooo entertaining to try to take everything in as you zoom through at 55 miles per hour.